Surf Forecasts:
Riviere de Galets surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 9,594 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riviere de Galets this week:
The surf forecast for Riviere de Galets over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riviere de Galets in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviere de Galets over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2187 | 2611 | 2345 | 1834 | 1226 | 1012 | 546 | 614 | 563 | 1910 | 4930 | 5534 | 8571 | 9235 | 7971 | 8427 | 5587 | 3796 | 3009 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:39PM0.55m | 11:46AM0.54m | 11:08PM0.62m | 11:59AM0.60m | 11:35PM0.69m | 12:16PM0.65m | 00:01AM0.74m | 12:37PM0.70m | 00:28AM0.78m | 12:58PM0.75m | 00:55AM0.81m | 1:22PM0.78m | 1:23AM0.80m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:17AM0.17m | 5:12PM0.28m | 5:40AM0.11m | 5:37PM0.23m | 6:03AM0.07m | 6:02PM0.18m | 6:26AM0.03m | 6:28PM0.14m | 6:49AM0.02m | 6:54PM0.11m | 7:13AM0.01m | 7:22PM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 2187 | 2611 | 2345 | 1834 | 1226 | 1012 | 546 | 614 | 563 | 1910 | 4930 | 5534 | 8571 | 9235 | 7971 | 8427 | 5587 | 3796 | 3009 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SW 13 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 62 | 290 | 277 | 48 | 57 | 54 | 350 | 225 | 196 | 344 | 85 | 72 | 136 | 148 | 73 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 18 | S 16 | — | S 23 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 62 | 43 | 49 | 154 | 125 | — | 11 | 99 | 460 | 96 | 85 | 61 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 75 | 121 | — | 111 | — | — | — | 87 | 440 | 1082 | 1350 | 1543 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 47 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 |
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The above surf forecast table for Riviere de Galets provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Riviere de Galets can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Riviere de Galets surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Riviere de Galets) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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Riviere de Galets is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Curepipe. If you plan a holiday in Mauritius, look for hotels and other accommodation in Curepipe. Curepipe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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